Congratulations to Watson Primary School for being selected as one of the Outstanding R.I.S.E Arkansas Schools. They were 1 of only 10 schools in the state of Arkansas to receive this award for excellence in literacy instruction. The school was presented the RISE Award from the Arkansas Department of Education at a special award ceremony this week at the ADE Summit.
In order to be selected for the RISE (Reading Initiative for Student Excellence) Award, schools must prove they are building a culture of reading, creating community partnerships, and sharpening the focus and strength of literacy instruction. A team of ADE Specialists visited the school back in April and spent the whole day observing literacy instruction throughout the building in several different classrooms. A rubric was used to assess if instructional strategies and practices aligned with the Science of Reading.
Watson Primary received a score of 44 out of a possible 48 points. Specialists that visited had the following feedback:
"Watson Primary School was a delight to visit. The principal and instructional facilitator are deeply committed to the students and teachers in their building and it was obvious that they have spent a great deal of time in classrooms improving instruction. The classrooms were inviting and enjoyable. Students were excited about their learning and had very consistent routines of instruction. The teachers were positive, prepared and organized. The lessons were explicit, systematic and engaging. There were social/emotional routines in place and we saw many times when students were able to share with a partner or with the group. We witnessed no management issues and daily schedules were mixed with whole group and small group instruction that centered around assessment data. The core programs were boosted and gaps in materials were closed with lesson planning documents and classroom modeling by
the instructional facilitator. Other teachers could visit this building and come away with a great model of instruction around the science of reading."
SCHOOL'S OUT!!! 🎉 What a great year it has been! We are proud of everything our amazing students and staff have accomplished this year and we can't wait to see you next year (August 15th). Have a GREAT summer, Eagles & Saints 😃🦅⚜️
HSD Board of Education Meeting (June 20, 2022)
The Huntsville School District would like to welcome you to join us for our June Board of Education meeting! You are welcome to attend in-person or virtually via our Facebook live stream (Huntsville Arkansas School District) or via our YouTube Channel (Huntsville Arkansas School District).
We are currently hiring for school bus drivers. We offer paid training in order to ensure that you are highly qualified and aptly prepared. No experience is necessary. Interested candidates should apply online or call (479) 738-6928 with questions. www.huntsvilleschooldistrict.org/join-our-team
We thought we would share a transformation Tuesday with you by providing an update for our community on the awesome progress that is taking place at the new AT & Georgia Mae Smith Activity Center! We cannot wait to be using this facilty later this Fall!!!
Interested in becoming a CNA? Starting soon you will have the opportunity to take Northark CNA classes at the Huntsville High School Career and Technical Education Center beginning July 11. Enroll Here: https://bit.ly/3n3Olkx
Want work with a great community of staff and students while also being able to have summers off? Then come join our team at HSD! We have open positions and would love for you to be a part of our team this upcoming school year! http://www.huntsvilleschooldistrict.org/join-our-team
Make a difference. Be a substitute teacher! If you are interested in a job with flexible days, think about being a Substitute Teacher! ESS is always in search of more substitutes that want to make a difference #HSDistheplacetobe
